Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: London, KY

Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$29.53/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in London, KY is $29.53 per hour. This is 49% lower than the Kentucky average of $43.87.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in London, KY compared to State and National Averages

$29.53/hour

London, KY

54% lower than the US average.

$43.87/hour

Kentucky

3% lower than the US average.

$45.40/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in London Compare to Other Cities

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Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 49% higher than the London average of $29.53.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 43% higher than the London average of $29.53.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 6% higher than the London average of $29.53.

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Bowling Green, Kentucky pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Frankfort, Kentucky ($42). For comparison, the London, KY average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Bowling Green, Kentucky pays 55% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Bowling Green, Kentucky$46$46
Frankfort, Kentucky$42$42

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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